Anu Chandrasekera
About Anu Chandrasekera
Anu Chandrasekera is the Head of Marketplace at Juni Learning and has held various leadership roles in finance and strategy across several companies, including Faire and SoftBank Investment Advisers.
Current Role at Juni Learning
Anu Chandrasekera serves as the Head of Marketplace at Juni Learning. In this role, she is responsible for overseeing marketplace operations and strategies. She has been with the company since 2021 and is based in San Francisco, California. Her focus includes enhancing the marketplace experience and driving growth initiatives.
Previous Experience at Faire
Prior to her current role, Anu worked at Faire as the Head of Underwriting and Recovery. She joined Faire in 2021 and has been instrumental in developing underwriting strategies and recovery processes within the organization. Her tenure at Faire has contributed to the company's operational efficiency.
Career Background in Finance and Strategy
Anu has a diverse background in finance and strategic planning. She worked at Credit Suisse in various roles, including Associate in the Private Fund Group and Investment Banking Analyst in the Financial Sponsors Group. Additionally, she served as Director of the Operating Group at SoftBank Investment Advisers and as Senior Associate in Finance & Strategy at Zocdoc.
Education and Academic Background
Anu Chandrasekera studied at Cambridge International School in Dubai, where she completed her GCE A-Levels and IGCSE. She furthered her education at Columbia University, where she pursued a Bachelor of Arts in Economics and Psychology, starting her studies in 2009.
Research Experience at Columbia Business School
Anu worked as a Research Analyst at the Eugene Lang Entrepreneurship Center at Columbia Business School from 2007 to 2009. In this role, she contributed to research initiatives focused on entrepreneurship, gaining valuable insights into the business landscape.